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Garmin 190-00557-00, 20072009 Introduction, Contact Garmin, Tips and Shortcuts, Product Registration, POWER, MENU, Optional Accessories��

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx. Both use the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Take a moment to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer.

Tips and Shortcuts

•To quickly return to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU key twice.

•To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using the GPSMAP 76Cx for navigation. Decrease the level of the display’s backlight by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key.

Introduction

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt,

or a photocopy, in a safe place.

Contact Garmin

Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday– Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support/ and click Product Support.

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501242 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK).

Optional Accessories��

For a complete list of available accessories and maps for use with the GPSMAP 76 Cx refer to http://buy.garmin.com.

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual

Contents

Page Page Introduction Table of Contents Operating the GPSMAP 76Cx Understanding Terms Manual Conventions Warnings Important Information Unit Overview Getting Started Batteries, microSD Card, and Lanyard To install the batteries: To install the microSD card: To install the lanyard: Using the GPSMAP 76Cx Keypad IN/OUT Zoom Keys FIND/MOB Key POWER Key QUIT Key Turning on the GPSMAP 76Cx To turn the GPSMAP 76Cx on and off: Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: Initializing the GPS Receiver Using the Status Bar On-ScreenMessages Using the Databases Basic Operation Creating and Using Waypoints ENTER/MARK Marking Your Current Location To mark your current location: Creating Waypoints Using the Map Editing Waypoints To edit a waypoint: To delete a waypoint: To move a waypoint on the Map page: Projecting a Waypoint To project a waypoint: Proximity Waypoints To add a proximity waypoint To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: Man OverBoard (MOB) To create a waypoint using the MOB feature: Using the Find Menu Find By Name To find a location using Find By Name: Recent Finds To go to a recently found item: Using the Find Information Page Find Information Page Options To use the Options Menu: To find an item near another item: To find an item from another location on the map: Finding a Waypoint To find a waypoint: Finding a Geocache To find a geocache: Finding a City To find a city: Finding an Interstate Exit To find an interstate exit: Finding an Address Finding an Intersection Finding a Marine Point To view the tide chart for another date: Searching for a Point of Interest To find a point of interest: POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest Using Tracks To clear the track log: To set up a track log: Wrap When Full To save the entire track log: To save a portion of the track log: To log tracks to the microSD card: To view a track on the map: To calculate the area of a track: Track Profiles To view a track profile: Navigating a Saved Track To use the TracBack feature: To create a waypoint on a saved track: Creating a Route To create a route: Methods for routing you to a destination Navigate Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: Using Auto-Routing To preview the turns for an active route: Editing a Route To change the name of the route: To review individual route points: To delete a route: Manual Main Pages Satellite Page Satellite Page Options Map Page To show data fields on the Map Page: To change a data field: Using Additional Map Data To review map information: Changing the Zoom Range Map Orientation Map Page Options Guidance Text To show guidance text: Setup Map Compass Page Compass Page Options Data Fields Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer To select the course pointer or the bearing pointer: Data Fields Main Menu Tracks Route Page Highway Page To use the Highway page: Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: System Setup Page To access the System Setup: Proximity Interface Setup Page To transfer files to the microSD card: Tones Setup Page Page Sequence Setup Map Setup Page To customize the Map page display: Map Setup – General Page Map Setup – Tracks Page Detail Map Setup – Points Page Map Setup – Points Page Map Setup – Text Page Map Setup – Text Page Map Setup – Information Page Routing Setup To access the Routing Setup page: Follow Road Options Off Route Recalculation Geocache Setup To setup the Geocache feature: Marine Alarms Setup To access the Marine Setup page: Time Setup Proximity Waypoints Calendar To access the Calendar: Calculator To access the Calculator: Stopwatch Specifications Physical Performance Power Accuracy Interfacing Connecting Your GPSMAP 76Cx to a Computer To connect your GPSMAP 76Cx to your computer: To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector: Information About USB Drivers Caring for the GPSMAP 76Cx Cleaning the Case Cleaning the Screen Storage Water Immersion FCC Compliance Industry Canada Compliance Declaration of Conformity Limited Warranty Software License Agreement Index Symbols Page Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com